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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.39, 9.59 and 2.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.39, 9.59 and 2.33 is: 3.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.39 : 9.59 = 2.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.39/9.59 = 2.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.39x = 9.59 × 2.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.39x = 22.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.37/6.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.50

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